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To the Hon. Arthur Sturgis Hardy,

Secretary of the Province,
Toronto.

Sir,

I have the honour to offer myself as a candidate for the
Chair of Classics in University College, now vacant.

I received my early Classical teaching at Devizes, Wilts,
England, under Dr. Richard Biggs, of Trinity College, Dublin.
Prom 1843 to 1846 I was a pupil at U. C. College, under
Dr. \ iCaul, Dr. Scadding, Mr. Ripley and Mr. Barron, of
whom I may be allowed, without irrelevancy to this application,
and I trust without impropriety, briefly to speak. Themselves
exemplars of wide and exact learning, of fine literary taste, of
reverence for all manly virtues, with polished manners and fine
feeling, and an unresting ardour in the pursuit of knowledge,
they made these the cardinal features of the training of that time,
by which mpch of the tone of a great English Public School
was infused into the College, and those of us who in the upper
forms were brought into closer contact with the Head Master
received an influence which coloured all our after lives.

From 1850 to 1853 I was a student in the University of
Toronto. I obtained the degree of B.A. in 1853, with the first
place in the first class of Honours in Clt^sics. In 1856 I pro-
ceeded to the degree of M. A. I have since been honoured with
the charge of the following High Schools, viz : — Bond Head,
1853-1854; Newmarket, 1854-1865; Chatham, 1865-1871;
Whitby, 1871-1873. Not a few of my pupils went forward
from these schools to the University, and obtained high honours
in various Departmen'vti. In 1873 I was appointed Inspector
j of High Schools, which office I now hold.

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I respectfully ask the attention of the Government to the
accompanying copies of certificates and testimonials, the origin
als of which are also transmitted herewith.

In explanation of my position as an applicant for this
office, I beg leave further to submit a copy of a letter which
I had the honour of addressing to the Minister of Education, in
which I have venturea to state the aims which I should have
in view, should I receive the appointment.

I have not felt it to be consistent with my position as
Inspector to accept testimonials looking to this candidature
from present High School Masters, excepting only such as had
bfeen my own assistants or pupils, whose references to our pre-
vious relations there seemed no good reason for rejecting.
From the many offers of support thus necessarily declined, I
am justified in believing that among this body of gentlemen
there is a pretty ^ZT.^r'-^ feeling in favour of my appointmen*;.

I will only add that, if the Government bestows on me its
confidence in this matter, it will be the constant effort of my
life to deserve it.

I have the honour to be,

^ Sir,

Your obedient servant,

S. Arthur Marling.

Toronto, August 23rd, 1879.

TESTIMONIALS, &o.,

IN KAVOUB OF

SAMUEL ARTHUR MARLING, M.A.,

OF THE UNIVEHHITY OF TORONTO.

From the Rev. JoHN McCaul, LL.D., T.C.D., President of
University College, Toronto.

I hereby certify that Mr. Marling (Samuel A.) was admitted
as a Student in the Faculty of Arts in the University of Tor-
onto, in Michaclmiis Term, 1850, and that, during his Academic
course, he obtained the following distinctions :

1851. Certificate of Honour, second of first class, in LitteHa

Hwnaniorihus.
Prizes for proficiency in Greek and Latin Classics ;
and in Composition in English verse.

1852. Certificate of honour, first of first class, in Litter is

Humanioribus.
The Chancellor's Medal, for the evidences of Natural

and Revealed Roligion.
The prize for proficiency in Greek and Latin Classics.

1853. The University Gold Medal, for proficiency in Greek

and Latin Classics.

I have much pleasure in adding, that his conduct, as a Stu-
dent has been uniformly satisfactory.

John McCaul,
University College, Toronto, President.

November 2nd, 1853.

From the same.

I have known Mr. Marling (S. A.), M.A., for many years,
both as an undergraduate and as a graduate. He closed a re-
markably distinguished course in the University of Toronto, by
bearing off the Gold Medal in Classics, and since then he has
more than once held the position of Examiner, in the Univer-
sity of Toronto, in that Department.

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I have had the satisfaction of advocating his claims in the
Council of Public Instruction for the appointment of Inspector
of High Schools, an office whicli he now nolds.

I add, with much pleasure, that I have great confidence in
his integrity, and in the principles by which he is influenced.

August, 1879.

John McCaul, LL.D.,
President

From the Rev. W. Caven, D.D., Principal of Knox College,

Toionto.

Toronto, 15th August, 1879.

Deaf. Sir, — I am glad to learn that you are a candidate for
the Chair of Classics in University College, now vacant by the
retirement of the Rev. Dr. McCaul.

Your attainments as a classical scholar are well known to all
in Ontario who are conversant with educational and academic
matters. Your distinguished position when you graduated,
your successful experience as High School Teacher, as well as
the manner in which you discharge the duties of your present
office, may be referred to with confidence in speaking of your
qualifications for filling the vacant chair.

The estimate which the University itself has formed of your
scholarship is testified by your repeated appointment as Exami-
ner in Classics.

I wish, further, to say that, in my judgment, you possess, in
addition to scholarship and proved ability in teaching, the
qualifications which would properly be required in one who
should be selected for a position so eminent as that of Classical
Professor in our Provincial University.

You can use this note, in connexion with your candidature,
in any way that you deem proper.

Yours very truly,

Wm. Caven, D.D.,

Principal^ Knox College.

From, tJie Rev. W. Reid, D.D., Moderator of t?ie General As-
sembly of the Presbyterian Chv/rch in Canada.

I have great pleasure in expressing my very favourable opin-
ion of the qualifications of S. A. Marling, Esq., M.A., for the
Chair of Classical Literature in University College. His high

position as a classical scholar, his long experience as a Teacher
and the "fl.elity and efficiency with which he has discharged the
duties devolving upon him as an Inspector of High Schools and
ail Examiner in Classics, point him out as one peculiarly titted
for the duties of the Chair which he has in view. His gentle-
manly beariiiGT. high principle and Christian character, are ad-
ditional qualihcations which I should value very highly in a
Professor in such an Institution. From what I know of Mr.
Marling's views with reference to Classical Literature, I should
anticipate the most beneficial results from his appointment.

Toronto, 25th August, 1879.

William Reid, D.D.

From Or. P. Young, M.A., Professor of MetaphyaicSj Univeraitij

Colleye.

Toronto, Aug. 4, 1879.

My Dear Sir, — I have much pleasure in bearing my testi-
mony to your high position as a classical scholar. After carry-
ing off the Gold Medal for Classics in 1853, you continued for
twenty years to prosecute your classical studies while filling'
the position of High School Master. The sense which the late
Council of Public Instruction entertained of your ability and
acquirements was shown by your promotion to the important
office of Inspector of High Schools. You have, on various oc-
casions, acted as Examiner in Classics in the University of
Toronto ; and always, I understand, to the entire satisfaction
of the most competent judges.

I am, my dear Sir,

Yours very truly,

George Paxton Young.

S. Arthur Marling, Esq.

Frmn J. M. Buchan, M.A., Inspector of High Schools, arid
Examiner in English in Toronto University.

Hamilton, Aug. 16, 1879.

I have much pleasure in bearing testimony to Mr. S. Arthur
Marling's general culture, and to the extent and accuracy of
his classical attainments. For these reasons, and also on ac-

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count of his general capacity, his litorary taste, and hie ability
as a writer ofEnglish, I regard him as eminently qualified to
fill the Classical Chair in University College.

J. M. BuCHAN, M.A.,

High School Inspector.

From the Hev. E. B. Harper, M. A., Prizeman in Oriental and
in Modem LcmguageSy University College ; ex President of
the Toronto Conference, Methodist Church of Canada.

Peterborough, 30th July, 1879.

Having understood that S. Arthur Marling, Esq., is an
applicant for the Classical Professorship in University College,
now vacant through the retirement of Dr. McCaul, I cheerfully
bear testimony to his high reputation as an educationist, and to
his thorough and accurate scholarship. The position is one
which I believe he would adorn.

Ephraim B. Harper, M.A.,
Minister of the Methodist Church of Canada.

From the Rev. J. RoY, M.A., Examiner in French, Toronto
University, and late Head Master of the Cobourg High
School.

464 St. Catherine Street,

Montreal, Aug. 5, 1879.

Judging from the occasional opportunities I used to have of
observing the conduct of S. Arthur Marling, Esq., M.A., In-
spector of High Schools, his gentlemanly bearing, scholarly at-
tainments, powers as an instructor, and classical proficiency, I
should favourably view his application for the position of Clas-
sical Professor in University College, Toronto.

James Roy, M.A.

From A. M. Lafferty, M.A,, Medallist in Classics and in
Matliematics, Toronto University.

Chatham, August 21, 1879.
My Dear Mr. Marling, — Having been informed of your
intention to become a candidate for the Classical Chair in Uni-

vereity Colleges 1 beg to intimate my entire ftpprovrJ of your
candidature, and to express my earnest hope of your success.

In selecting one of his old pupils as the successor to the
venerable scholar who so long and so worthily filled the
Chair of Classical Literature, the Governirent of Ontario will
not only pay a handsome and fitting ; bute to his me-
mory and his worth, but will also impart ooth to rising stu-
dents and to honor graduates a stimulus to prosecute their
studies, with the assured confidence that the highest honours in
the land are not beyond the reach of native talent, and that the
most important offices can be filled with Canadian culture.
From my intercourse with the world of letters, I have reason
to know that you have long been regarded as one of the most
distinguished graduates of the University of Toronto, and one
of its most eminent classical scholars. Your extensive expe-
rience as an educator, while you h^ld the Head Mastership of a
Canadian High School, yonr intimate knowledge of the present
condition and future requirements of our educational system,
derived from your exercising the office of Inspector of High
Schools, and your profound erudition in Classical Literature,
attested by the fact of your being Gold Medallist in Classics,
and enlarged by your extensive readings during the years of
the active duties of life, are rare qualifications for the office to
which you aspire, and sure marks of recommendation which can
dignify no other candidate for the Classical Chair.

Trusting that your candidature may commend itself to the
attentive and favourable consideration of the Government,
I am, yours truly,

Alfred M. Lafferty, M.A.,
Principid of IF. E. Institute,
Late Head Master Gitelph High School.
S. Arthur Marling, Esq., M. A.,
Inspector of High Schools, etc.

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From James Mills, M.A., kite Head Master of the Brantford
Collegiate Institute, Principal of t/ie Ontario Agricultural College.

Ontario Agricultural College,

GuELPH, 15th August, 1879.
Hon. Adam Crooks,

Minister of Education, Toronto.
Sir, — I understand that S. A. Marling, M. A., is a candidate
for the Professorship of Classics in University College, Toronto.
I am not so vain as to think that my opinion or testimony in

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iegard to this appointment would have any great weight with
yourself or the Government of which you are a member. Ne-
vertheless, I am anxious to speak briefly in Mr. Marling's behalf.

I should be sorry to advocate the claims of any man simply
because he is a Canadian, or the graduate of a Canadian Uni-
versity, but other things being equal, I think even this point
should have considerable weight.

In my opinion, the American Nation owes a great deal of
its rapid advancement in every department of art, science, and
education to its unceasing efforts to encourage, stimulate, and
develop its native talent. It has always placed its own people
in the highest and best situations in the land. So, if we are
to be a manly, self-reliant nation, we must not forget the strong
claims of our own men. Those who have been reared and edu-
cated in this country, as a general rule, make better workers
and better teachers than men imported from any other land.
From the very fact that p. ^ood Canadian scholar feels that he
has his reputation to gain, he exerts every energy to make him-
self felt and appreciated in the work to which he has been ap-
pointed.

Of the men that have been educated in Canada, I think no
one is better qualified to fill the Chair of Classics than Mr.
Marling. He is a graduate of twenty-six years' standing, and
twenty years' experience in teaching Classics. He has had five
years' experience as Inspector of High Schools, and has proved
himself a very efficient and scholarly Examiner in the Depart-
ment of Classics. My intercourse with Mr. Marling during
the years of his Inspectorate has convinced me that he is a first-
rate cla«?sical scholar in every sense of the term — he has read
extensively and thoroughly, has a very accurate knowledge of
Greek and Latin idioms and constructions, has a nice appreci-
ation of the meaning of an author, is an elegant translator, and
has a very happy way of expressing what he feels and thinks.
Besides, he is well known to be an indefatigable worker and a
successful Teacher. Then, considering Mr. Marling's scholar-
ship, his industry, his experience as Teacher, Inspector, and Ex
aminer, with his refined manners ?nd gentlemanly bearing,
there is no reason to fear that the Department of Classics
would suffer in his hands ; on the contrary, I think he would
be no unworthy successor of the gentleman who has so long
been the pride of your University.

I have the honour to be, Sir,

Your obedient servant,

James Mills.

From. John E. Bryant, M.A., Gold Medallist in Mathematics,
Toronto University, Principal of Pickering College^ late
Assistant Master in Whitby High School.

Having been an Assistant Master in the Whitby High School
while Mr. Marling was Head Master there, I had ample
means of observing his teaching, and I have much pleasure in
stating that he was an earnest and thorough Teacher, and that
l,e invariably created in his pupils an enthusiasm for study,
so that learning Greek and Latin under his instruction was a
real pleasure. From my intimate acquaintance with Mr.
Marling, I feel confident that, should he be appointed to the
Classical Chair in University College, earnestness, thorough
nes5, and the power of inciting in students an enthusiasm for
their work would still strongly characterize his teaching.

I have also had several opportunities of observing Mr.
Marling's inspection of High Schools, and it has always seemed
to me, that his examinations in Greek and Latin were search-
ing and thorough.

Mr. Marling graduated in the University with the highest
honours in Classics, and I know that since graduation the lan-
guages and literatures of Greece and Rome have been with
him a continual study, and a constant source of pleasure.

From many conversations I have had with him, I believe,
also, that, if he were appointed Classical Professor, not only
would his lectures evince accurate scholarship and a wide ac-
quaintance with literature in general, but also the power of
presenting to students the life and character of the ancients,
and their influences upon one another, tlieir contemporaries,
and the subsequent history of the world, — in short, that under
him the study of the Classics would not be simply the acquisi-
tion of grammar and word-lore, but the getting acquainted
with the life, and mind, and thought of the ancients, in their
best phases and influences.

John E. Bryant.

From Thos. Carscadden, M.A., Gold Medallist in Metaphy-
sics, &c., Toronto University, late Assistant Master, Whitby
High School.

1 was associated with Mr. Marling for a year in the manage-
ment of the Chatham High School, and am in a i osition to ex-
press an opinion as to his efficiency as a Teacher, especially as

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a Teacher of the Classics. Of Mr. Mailing's proficiency in
Classics no one can entertain a doubt, and it is to his method
of teaching these languages and to the spirit and enthusiasm
which he succeeded in arousing among his pupils I wish to ^^
fer.

I think it will be admitted that some of the most important
objects to be aimed at in teaching the Classics are to show how
they are related to the modern languages, especially co English,
to educate the taste by showing wherein lie the beauties of
these tongues, and to make them, by prose and verse composi-
tion, the means of thorough mental discipline.

These are, I think, some of the points at which Mr. Marling
aimed, and which, in my judgment, he was very successful in
attaining ; for I do not know of any Teacher who excels him in
arousing enthusiasm in students, and inspiring them with a
true love for the Classics.

(Signe<l),

Thos. Carscadden, M.A., Tor,

Kendall, 18th Aug., 1879.

From S. P. Davis, B.A., Gold Medallist in Natural Sciences,
Toronto University, late Assistant Master, Whitby High
School.

I have great pleasure in stating that I have known Mr. S.
Arthur Marling for a period of seven years, and have had ex-
cellent opportunities of testing his teaching and scholarship.
In the school-room, his pupils made solid progress, thorough-
n*»S8 being the end sought. I have often been struck by his
apt questions which set an entire form diligently searching for
answers in atlas and dictionary. His winning manners and
gentlemanly address secured order, without any effort, among
his pupils, many of whom won high distinction in the ancient
languages at the various examinations. His success as Uni-
versity Examiner and High School Inspector has been very
marked. Among the Masters the impression prevails that he
is eminently fitted for his position. Mr. Marling has always
beenastudent, and 'Jtside the province of his favourite Classics,
is a ripe scholar in many branches.

S. Percy Davis,
Classical and Science Alaster, Pickering College.

FromG. W. Field, B.A., Prizeman in Umversity College, Head
Muster of Elma High School.

Elora, August 19, 1879.

Dear Mr. Marling, — It is with no small pleasure I have
learned you are a candidate for the Chair of Classics now va-
cant in University College. As a graduate of Toronto Uni-
versity, an old student in the College, deeply attached to its
associations, and feeling a lively interest in its prosperity, I can
only hope that you may be successful in your application, and
that the students there may henceforth have the same pleasure
and profit in receiving instruction that your former pupils had
while under your charge.

I hope. Sir, you will consider it not an attempt at flattery,
but rather a sincere desire to express our real feelings, if T
assure you all your old pupils look back with grateful remem-
brance to the time spent under your tuition. I do not think
it was altogether your scholarship which was the secret of
you'' success, though it needed not your University standing to
convince us that you were deeply learned. It was your energy,
your enthusiasm, the broad, liberal spirit that pervaded all
your views, which strongly attached us to you personally, and
which had an influence, that has never since been lost. I
know of no one who can make learning appear more attractive
for its own sake than yourself, and I am quite sure, should
you be appointed to the Chair of Classics, as we are in hopes
you will be, no one will have more cause to rejoice than those
who will have the happiness of being guided in their studies
by you.

Sincerely hoping, for the sake of University College and the
Province, that your application may be successful,

I remain.

Very sincerely yours,

G. W. Field.

From P. S. Campbell, B. A. , Scholar of Twonto University, and
Prizeman in University College, Classical Master, Hamilton
Collegiate Institute.

While Mr. S. Arthur Marling, M.A., was Headmaster of
Chatham and Whitby High Schools, I attended his classes.
From personal knowledge, therefore, as well as from what I

have learned from others, I can fully testify to the fact that to
his consummate tact, uniform courtesy, and scholarly attain-
ments, must be attributed the excellent reputation which the?-^
Institutions then enjoyed.

In Law, Arts, Medicine and various other callings, are to be
found many who are evidences of his success as a Teacher.

As one of his former pupils, I think it but just to say that
any success I have had in University College, Toronto, in ob-
taining Honors in Classics and Modern Languages and in win-
ning Scholarships, has been mainly attributable to the pains-
taking and thorough character >f his teaching.

With the philology, genius and literature of the ancient
Greek and Latin Languages, I know no one who is more deeply
acquainted, nor any one who is better qualified to enkindle in
the minds of pupils a thirst for knowledge. Of Mr. Marling, I
have a high opinion as a Teacher, Scholar, and Christian gentle-
man ; and my intimate acquaintance with him, once as Teacher
and now as Inspector of Collegiate Institutes, warrants the con-
viction that, if appointed to the highest classical position in the
gift of our Government, he would faithfully and efficiently dis-
charge the duties of that position.

P. S. Campbell, B. A.

Aug. 18th, 1879.

From L. A. McPherson, B.A., Barrister, Silver Medallist in
Modern Languages, University of Toronto.

Dear Sir, — I understand you are a candidate for the vacant
Classical Chair of University College, from which the Rev. Dr.
McCaul has just retired. As an alumnus of the College and a
graduate of the University, I naturally feel deeply interested in
the choice of a successor. As a pupil of yours for many years,
I had a good opportunity of witnessing your enthusiastic devo-
tion to the Classical Department, and of testing your thorough-
ness and success as a Teacher of that branch. From my own ex-
perience, and from your record at College, and, since, as Teacher,
Inspector, and Examiner, I believe you to be eminently quali-
fied to occupy the vacant Chair.

Yours truly,

L. A. McPherson, B.A.

S. Arthur Marling, Esq., M.A.

frvm A. Johnston, B.A., Medallist in Classics and in Meta-
physics, and Prince's Prizeman, Toronto Utdversity, late
Head Master of the Gananoque High School.

Having learned that Mr. S. A. Marling, M.A., is a candi-
date for the vacant Professorsliip of Classical Literature in
University College, I am fully of the opinion that his classical
attainments, as far as I may be allowed to judge, are such as
eminently qualify to reflect honour upon the position, while
his many years of faithful and important services rendered to
the University and to the cause of higher education through-
out the Province give liim very strong claims upon the ap-
pointment.

Adam Johnston, B.A.

Toronto, August 6, 1879.

From

J. E. Wetherell, B.A., Silver Medallist in Classics,
Toionto University.

Woodstock, August 4th, 1879.

Dear Sir, — Your note of the 31st ult. reached me on Satur-
day evening. I was glad to learn that you are a candidate
for the Classical Chair in our University. Although I have
already written a letter of testimony for another candidate (a
graduate of a foreign University;, still I do not think I am
chargeable with duplicity when I emphasize very strongly my
opinion as to your peculiar fitness for the position. If the
honour of the Classical Professorship is to be conferred on one
of the sons of our Alma Mater, undoubtedly, Sir, you are the
best qualified in every respect to fill the vacant chair. There
is no need of my being more definite. Your great scholar-
ship, your acquaintance with the best method of teaching, your
many eminent qvalifications are acknowledged throughout the
whole Province.

You are at liberty to submit this letter to the authorities.

Yours truly,
^ J. K Wetherell, B.A.,

Latin Master Can. Institute.

S. Arthur Marling, Esq., M.A., Yorkville.

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From Albert Andrews, Esq., late Head Master of tk
Kincardine County Grammar School.

Kincardine, C.W., Nov. IG, 1860.

It was my ^ood fortune to be under the tutorship of Mr. S.
A. Marling, M.A., for nearly three years and a half; T can
therefore speak with confidence in reference to his professional
abilities an an instructor of youth.

In the beginning of the year 1857, I attended the Grammar
School under his charge, aiul, though I had given no attention
to Latin and Greek since I was fifteen years of age, I was en-
abled, through his efficient instructions, to matriculate at the
Toronto University in the following September. After this I
continued 'o prosecute my studies under his direction, till I
obtained, in April last, a Grammar School Teacher's license.

With reference to Mr. Marling's literary attainments, it is
quite superfluous for me to say anything, since they are con-
sidered by all who know him to be of the most exalted cha-
racter.

I have no hesitation in saying that any student,who possesses
the capacity and disposition to learn, will find in Mr. Marling
a gentleman capable of affording him evsry assistance he can
possibly require. Albert Andrews,

Head Master, Kincardine Grammar School

From G. Lou NT, M.D., Scholar, University of Toronto.

Newmarket, Nov. 14, 1860.
Mr. Marling,

Dear Sir, — I understand that you intend making ap
plication for a situation in a Grammar School remote from this
section of the count'^y, which, if successful, will, I am confident,
be regretted by the pupils now under your instruction. For,
having been myself one of the number for a period of more
than two years, T think I would convey the sentiments of the
whole school by saying, that you are eminently qualified for
the successful accomplishment of the arduous duties which de
volve on a Teacher.

I am happy to inform you that I passed a very successful
examination at the last Matriculation Examination at Univer-
sity College, Toronto, having obtained a Scholarship in Mathe-
matics ; and still more gratified to inform you, that the found-
ation of my success was laid whilst under your instruction.

If you do leave the place, you most certainly will take with
you the most affectionate desire of all your pupils for your
future prosperity and success.

Yours truly,

Gabriel Lount.

From R. Bayly, B.A., Barrister, Silver Medallist in Mathe-
matics, Toronto Universiti/,

London (Ont.), 5th Aug., 1879.

Dear Marling, — Yours of the 2nd received. Speaking as a
graduate of the University of Toronto, I have much pleasure iu
bearing testimony to your qualifications for the position of Clas-
sical Professor in University College. I have known you almost
from boyhood, and have watched your career with interest ; first
at the University, where against unusually strong competition,
you carried off the Classical Gold Medal in 1853 ; then as a
Grammar School Master for some 20 years ; and more recently
your efficiency as a High School Inspector has been brought
prominently before me, in my capacity as a Member of the
Board of Education for this city.

I would add, that your experience for the last four years as
Examiner in Classics at the University, is a strong additional
qualification.

Among the graduates of 1853, there are some who can serve
you in this matter much more efficiently than I can, but nt)ne
who would more truly rejoice at your success.

Sincerely yours,

Richard Bayly.

S. Arthur Marling, Esq., M.A.,
Inspector High Schools,
Toronto (Ont.).

From T. HODGINS, Q.C., M.A., LL.B., Toronto University, late

Examiner in Law.

Toronto, 9th August, 1879.

My Dear Mr. Marling. — I can bear willing testimony to
your abilities at a classical scholar. And though you have been
in more intimate relations to our school system since I left the
Education Office than you were prior to that time, I have a
clear recollection of your special fitness as an instructor at that

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tiin«. I believe your school at that time was one of the few-
which successfully competed with Upper Canada College for the
University Scholarships. Your subsequent connection with our
higher schools, I am sure, has enabled you to gain a larger ex-
perience of great practical value, which must add to the special
fitness you then possessed as an instructor of youth, and I trust
will receive its due weight with tiie Government when they
come to consider the claims and fitness of each candidate for
the Classical Professorship in University College.

I am not taking any sides in this matter beyond seeking to
aid the movement which has for its object the selection of one
of our own graduates for the position.

Wishing you succeoS, believe me,

Yours faithfully,

Thomas Hodgins.

S. A. Marling, Esq., M.A.

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From George R. R. Cockburn, Esq., M.A., Edin., late Hectw
oj the Model Grammar School for Upper Canada, and Inspec-
tor of Grammar Schools, now Principal U. C. College.

Model Grammar School for Uppe?. Canada,
Toronto, Nov. 15, 1860.

It gives me very much pleasure to be able to state, that from
a strict personal examination of Mr. S. Arthur Marling's pupils
in the Newmarket Grammar School, I was led to form a high
opinion of his abilities and success as a Teacher.

The School appeared to be in a very healthy condition, and
I think I may safely express the opinion that any body of
Grammar School Trustees may consider themselves fortunate
who secure the services of Mr. Marling.

Geo. R. R. Cockburn, M. A,

From T. J. Robertson, Esq., M.A., late Head Master of tk
Normal School for Upper Canada, Chairman of the Board of
Examiners for Grammar School Masters, and Inspector of
Grammar Schools for Upper Canada.

Normal School,

24th November, 1860.

My Dear Sir, — I have great pleasure in stating that when
I inspected the Newmarket Grammar School I was most fa-

vourably impressed mth. your skill aad abilities as a Teacher,
and your general scholastic acquirments ; and I cannot but
think that your services as a Grammar School Teaobor will be
found most valuable wherever you may be engaged.
With best wishes for your success,

Believe me,

Very sincerely yours,

Thos. J. Robertson, M.A.

S. A. Marling, Esq., M.A., &c.,
Newmarket.

From the BoARD op Trusters of the Bond Head County Gram-
,aar School, Simcoe.

We, the undersigned Trustees of the Band Head County
Grammar School, do hereby certify, that Mr. S. A. Merlin:?,
B. A., late Scholar of University College, was app jinted to the
Head Mastership of the School aforesaid in November, 1853,
on the recommendation of the President of his College ; and
that, since the time of his appointment, he has performed the
duties of his office to our entire satisfaction — the efficiency of
the school having been greatly increased, and its discipline in-
vftriably maintained. We are unhesitatingly of opinion that
Mr. Marling is fully qualified for this, or any other similar
situation.

F. L. OsLER, M. A,
Wm. Fraser, U. p. Minister.
J. R. Williams.
Alex. Gavillbr.
Bond Head, August, 1854.

From the Board of Trustees, Chatham High School.

The Board of High School Trustees, in accepting the resig-
nation of S. Arthur Marling, Esq., would take the opportunity
of expressing their conviction that the Institute over which ho
has presided for a period of over six years, with efficiency and
marked success, has sustained a great loss — the flourishing
condition of tlie High School at the time that his connection
with it came to an end, fully testifying to his ability, energy,
aad fidelity, while the general regret at his departure evinces
the high estimation in which his character is held by all classes
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of the community. The Board follows him with its best wislies
for his own welfare, and that of his family, and congratulates
the institution over which he has been appointed to preside,
on having secured the services of a gentleman so well qualified
for the honour.

By order of the Board of High School Trustees.

Geo. W. Foott,

Cfuimnun.
Chatham, July 31, 1871.

From the Rev. J. G. D. Mackenzie, M.A., late Inspector of

High Schools, Ontario.

Chatham, December 1 7, 1868.

The Inspector of Grammar Schools has r;reat pleasure in
bearing testimony to the excellent condition in which he found
the Chatham Grammar School, on the occasion of his recent
visit. He was led to Expect a gratifying state of things, and
was not disappointed. He found the pulse of the school, in
all departments, beating with a healthy, vigorous life : so that
the exercises of the morning were not so much the fulfilment
of a duty, as a recreation, to the Inspector. The senior Classics
and the Algebra v/ere specially satisfactory ; whilst the French
not only exhibited knowledge of grammar and command of
words, but possessed the rare merit of purity of acccent. The
Inspector trusts that the earnest efforts of the masters, who are
doing so much for the school, will always be well seconded by
the diligence of the pupils, who are fortunate in possessing such
facilities for the attainment of a sound education as their
Grammar School affords.

From the Rev. K Ryerson, D.D., LL.D., late Chief Superin-
tendent of Education, Ontario.

To the Board of Trustees of the Whitby High School.

Gentlemen : — I have much pleasure in introducing to your
acquaintance and confidence the bearer, S. A. Marling, Esq.,
M.A., of the Toronto University. The Inspectors speak of
Mr. Marling as a Teacher of established reputation, and the
highest ability and skill, and state their examinauons of his
schools as affording them entire satisfaction. I think you have

been very fortunate in securine the services of Mr. Marling as
the successor of Mr. Kiricland in the Whitby High School.
From au official acquaintance with Mr. Marling for a number
of years, I have the highest opinion of his character and abili-
ties ; and I wish him every possible success and hap^ jss in
connection with your Board.

I h.ivo the honour to be, gtmtlemen,

Your obedient servant,
Toronto, July 31 St, 1871. E. Ryerson.

P. S.--My increased acquaintance with Mr. S. A. Marling,
and knowledge of his worth, has strengthened the conviction
which I expressed many years since, of his high classical quali-
fications and his great abilities as an instructor of youth. I be-
lieve his appointment as Classical Profe.<isor in the University
College of Toronto would be a valuable accession to that Insti-
tution.

Toronto, Aug. 23, 1879.

E. Ryeiison.

From the Ven. F. W. Sandys, D.D., ArcMeacon of Huron.

Rectory, Chatham, ?Oth August, 1879.

Dear Sir, — Having known you for several years in your
position as Head Master of our County Grammar School,
when I was a Member and Treasurer of the Board, I had
ample opportunity of judging of your faithfulness as a Teacher,
and whole course as a Christian gentleman, to all of which I
heartily subscribe, while your classical attainm«^nts, in my hum-
ble judgment, were second to none.

Yours faithfully,

F. W. Sandys,
Archdeacon, Diocese of Huron, Ont.
S. A. Marling, Esq., Yorkville.

From the Rev. F. L. Osler, M. A., Cantab, Dundas

I certify that I have long known and respected Mr. S. A.
Mailing as a Christian gentleman and a superior Grammar
School Teacher. He taught the Grammar School at Bond
Head during the time of my residence in that part of the Pro-
vince, and gave much satisfaction.

F. L. OsLEB, M. A.

Dundas, November 21, 1860. 1^

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From the Rev. J. L. Campbell, late Miniater of the BaptUt
Church in Chatham, and subseqvently in Montreal.

Cheltenham, Ont., 19th August, 1879.

* * * You are doubtless aware that S. Arthur Marling,
Esq., M.A., is a candidate for the Classical Chair in Toronto
University.

I take this liberty of addressing you in relation to him, as I
have been acquainted with him and his work for over ten
vears, and I have the strong conviction that he is a man who
18 preeminently fitted for this important position.

Mr. Marling's scholarship, experience, and success as a
Teacher, are sufficiently attested by the following facts, viz :—

(1). He is himself a distinguished Gold Medallist in Classics
of Toronto University.

(2). He has been a High School Master of distinguished
ability and success for over twenty years, so that his experience
in teaching has been extensive.

(3). On account of.his ability, he has been subsequently pro-
moted to the position of Inspector of High Schools and Col-
legiate Institutes in this Province, a position which he has filled
with honour to himself; and I believe, with universal satisfac-
tion to those interested.

(4). He has now for years been connected wibh Toronto Uni-
versity as Classical Examiner, so that he will be thoroughly
acquainted with that Institution.

(5). Above all, Mr. Marling is a Christian gentleman ef
sterling worth. While I resided in Chatham, he was Master
of the High School during a number of years. I know the
high esteem in which he was held by all ; and the active man-
ner in which he identified himself with Christian work. I know,
too, the enthusiasm which he enkindled in his own students,
and the honourable positions now occupied by many who were
once taught by him. You will agree with me, that it is a
matter of great importance that those who have the instruction
of our young men in our Provincial University, should be in
full sympathy with Evangelical truth. A teacher alvirays im-
parts something of himself to his pupils. As you are aware,
the overlooking of this has converted many a University into
a hot bed ot infidelity.

I have written this letter under the pressure of strong per-
sonal convictions. The occupant of the Classical Chair of
Toronto University cannot fail to exert a , great influence over
the future welfare of the young men of our country. You will

also, I am sure, agree with me in saying that, " all things else
being equal/' Canadians have the first claim to such positions.
They have naturally a dee|)er interest in our country than
others, and they understand our institutions and necessities as
persons from abroad cannot.

Anything you can do in the way of securing this position for
Mr. Marling will be, I strongly feel, at once a great benefit to
Toronto University itself, a valuable accession to the teaching
staff of University College, and a great blessing to the educa-
tional interests of our country.

Yours, most respectfully,

J. L. Campbell.
To the Hon. W. McMaster,

A Member of the Senate, Toronto University.

From G. H. Dartnell, Esq., Judge of the County Court, Ontario.

Judges' Chambers, Couet House,
Whitby, August 18th, 1879.

I have known Mr. S. Marling, M. A., for the last ten years,
during five of which he was Head Master of the High School
of this town.

As the then chairman of the High School Board, I had many
opportunities of observing his high attainments and great abil-
ity in directing the studies of the important school under his
charge.

He was with us a most successful Teacher, and under him
the school sustained and increased its high reputation. I give
my humble testimony to his highly successful career. His
scholarship is supplemented by the manners and demeanour of
a gentleman, and a happy faculty of imparting to others, in a
facile and pleasing manner, that store of knowledge of which
he possesses so ample a share.

G. H. Dartnell,
Member and ex-Chairman of High School Board.

From the Council of Public Instruction for Ontario.

Department of PuiJLic Instruction for Ontario,
Education Office, Toronto, 25th March, 1873.

Sir, — It aflfords me great pleasure to inform you that, in
consideration of your high attainments, character, and long ex-

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perience as an able and successful Teacher, and Head Master of
High Schools, the Council of Public Instruction has appointed
you Inspector of High Schools and Collegiate Institutes and
Member of the Central Committee of Examiners. Your duties
to commence the first day of July next.

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I have the honour to be, Sir,

Your obedient servant,
S. A. Marling, Esq., M. A., E. Ryerson.

Head Master High School, Whitby.

From James Brown, M.A., Matli'mMtical Master U. C. College,
Gold Medallist in Mathematics and Silver Medallist in Clas-
sics and in Ethics, Toronto University/.

U. C. College,

August 22nd, 1879.
My Dear Marling. — I feel that my testimony can add
nothing to your reputation for classical scholarship, which the
University of Toronto has attested, by conferring on you its
highest distinction in that department of learning, and which
the Government of Ontario has recognised by appointing you
to the responsible position of Inspector of Collegiate Institutes
and High Schools ; but, as an old class-mate, I may be perinit-
ted to express my confidence in your energy and ability, and to
state my conviction, that, if appointed to fill the chair of Classi-
cal Literature in University College, you will discharge its du-
ties with credit to yourself and benefit to the Institution.

Yours truly,

J. Brown.
S. A. Marling, M. A.,
Inspector of Coll. Inst, and High Schools,
Member of Central Committee.

From Goodwin Gibson, M.A., Gold Medallist in Classics,

Toronto University.

Toronto, August 23, 1879.
Dear Mb. Marling, — Having had an opportunity of perus-
ing a number of testimonials which you have received in con-
nection with your candidature for the Chair of Classics in Uni-
versity College, I have much pleasure in stating that I fully

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agree with the views expressed by these gentlemen as to your
special and eminent qualifications for the position which you
wish to obtain. It is well-known by those who have paid at-
tention to the progress of classical study in our country that
you have been prominent amoug those alumni of her national
University, who have not rested content witli the attainments
and honours of their undergraduate course, but have devoted
themselves as graduater to their special studies with undimin-
ished ardour and success. Your long and varied experience as
a Teacher and Examiner, and your special acquaintance with
the educational system of Ontario, are also strong recommenda-
tions of your candidature.

I remain,

Yours very truly,

Goodwin Gibson.
S. Arthur Marling, Esq., M.A.

From tlie Rev. J. R. Teefy, B.A., Silver Medahist in Mathe-
matics, Toronto University, Professor in St. MichaeVs College,
Toronto, and late Bead Master of Beamsville High School.

St. Michael's College,

Toronto, Aug. 22, 1879.

S. Arthur Marling, Esq., M.A., Toronto,

Dear Sir, — I hear that you are an applicant for the Chair of
Classical Literature in University College, rendered vacant by
the retirement of the venerable Doctor who has so long and ably
filled it. As a graduate of Toronto University and a friend of
classical education, I cannot help taking a stand upon this ques-
tion, the decision of which will bf felt for years to come, where-
ever the influence of our Alma Mater extends itself. To keep
the standard of Classics up, to make good classical scholars in
this realistic age, is the work of a master mind — yet this is
the work that the Professor of Classics in University College
will have to do.

I do not know that this preamble means much or anything
at all, but I feel convinced that the interests of University Col-
lege and of university education in this country require a man
whose erudition will make ripe classical scholars, and whose
enthusiasm will inspire his students with a love for their sub-
ject. Your obtaining, as a Classical Gold Medallist, the highest
prize in the gift of the University, is a good proof that you are
capable of occupying the highest position in the gift of the Col-

lege in that Department. Your long experience as a Teacher
and an Inspector of High Schools has enabled you to become
thoroughly acquainted with the educations I wants of this Pro-
vince. While I was Classical Master in the Hamilton Collegiate
Institute, I had ample opportunity of forming a judgment that
you possessed these requirements.

Your mode of examination and your gentlemanly bearing,
convinced me that you would be well able to fill a Classical
Chair in any College, while a careful observation of yoar ex
amination papers for some years past in the University of To-
ronto proved to me that that conviction was well-founded.

From the many enquiries which I have made concerning you
as a High School Inspector, I am led to believe that your ad-
vancement in the educational staff of this Provinct will be
favourably received by the High School Teachers.
I remain,

Yours faithfully,

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From L. H. Evans, Esq., B.A., M.D., of Toronto University, late
Head Master of the Brockville High School

152 Spadina Avenue,

Toronto, Aug. 23, 1879.

I became acquainted with Mr. S. A. Marling in his capacity
of High School Inspector, when I was Head Master of the
Brockville High School. I thus had an opportunity of forming
a judgment as to his fitness for the post of Professor cf Classical
Literature in University College. I consider him to be well
qualified to fill the vacancy, not only by his classical attain-
ments, but also by his power of imparting instruction and com-
manding the attention of youth ; still further, by his gentle-
manly address and bearing towards all — a most important
qualification in any one whose position sets him up as an ex-
ample to the rising generation.

As far as I am capable of judging, the appointment of Mr.
Marling would be most favourably viewed by the friends of
education generally, and especially by the Head Masters of
High Schools, who have had such excellent opportunities of
becoming well acquainted with his character.

L. Hamilton Evans, B.A., M.D.,

Ex-Head Master, Brockville H. S.

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From J. H. Long, M.A., Gold Medallist in Modem Languages,
and Examiner in English in Toronto University, late Head
Master, Aylmer High School.

Toronto, Ont., Aug. 25th, 1879.

I beg to state that I consider 8. A. Marling, Esq., M.A.,
eminently fitted for the Classical Professorship in University
College.

While at the University and while acting as Head Master of
the Aylmer High School, and as Modern Language Master of
the Hamilton and Brantford Collegiate Institutes, I met Mr.
Marling again and again, and had opportunities of judging con-
cerning his scholarship and power of imparting knowledge, and
1 do not hesitate to express my conviction that no one more
suitable for the vacant Chair could be chosen.

J. H. Long, B.A.

From the Rev. R. D. Fraser, M.A., Gold Medallist in Natural
Sciences, Toronto University.

Bond Head, Ont., August 23, 1879.

My Dear Mr. Marling, — I am very glad to know that you
are a candidate for the Chair of Classics in University College,
and trust that you may be the successful one. Dr. McCaul's
ability and reputation justifies the expectation of high standing
as a classical scholar and as an educationist in his successor.
Your well-known attainments in the department of Classics,
and your experience as a High School Master, as an Examiner
in the University, Toronto, and in your present important
position of Inspector, point you out as one to whom the Gov-
ernment may with confidence entrust the Chair now vacant.

Your appointment would, I believe, be received with deep
satisfaction by a large number of the graduate*" and of the High
School Masters, who recognize you as eminently qualified for
the position, a»d by Canadians generally, who wisely judge
Canadian scholars to be the proper teachers for Canadian youth,
and who have a right to expect that intimate knowledge of,
and connection with, the whole educational work of the country
shall be duly recognized in the nomination to Professorships in
our Provincial College. All are agreed that, cceteris parilms,
our own countrymen and our own graduates should receive the
preference.

To myself, as cherishing the deepest regard for our alma

nuxttr^ and the warmest admiration of your acquirements and
estimable personal qualities, your success would afford the
sincerest pleasure.

I am, yours faithfully,

R. Douglas Fraser.

From the Right Rev. Arthur Sweatman, D.D., Lord Bishop of

Toronto.

Toronto, August 25th, 1879.

Understanding that Mr. S. A. Marling, M. A., is a candidate
for the chair of Classical Literature in the University of Toronto,
vacant by the retirement of the Rev. Dr. McCaul, I take advan-
tage of such acquaintance as I possess, personal and by public
reputation, with Mr. Marling's qualifications as a scholar and as
a teacher, to testify^my belief in his fitness to fill with honour
and advantage the important position to which he aspires.

The high honours won by Mr. Marling in his University ca-
reer, sufficiently attest his ability and extensive attainments as
a classical scholar ; his life has been devoted to professional
teaching, which argues a constant maintenance of his previous
standard of reading ; his duties as Inspector of High Schools
have given him a wide and varied experience as an educationist;
and his selection as .in Examiner in Classics in Toronto Univer-
sity during the past four years proves that his reputation is
undiminished with the learned body which, 26 years ago, con-
ferred on him the distinction of their Gold Medal.

Mr. Marling is a gentleman who, by the courtesy of his
bearing, is likely to win the highest respect of his students, and
from his exalted views of the educator's office, to infuse into
them something of his own enthusiasm for classical studies.

Arthur Toronto.

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A LETTER

rd Bishop of

J 25th, 1879.

is a candidate
ty of Toronto,
I take advan-
and by public
scholar and as
1 with honour
he aspires.
[University ca-
tttainments iw
> professional
^ his previous
High Schools
educationist;
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reputation is
Jars ago, con-

rtesy of his
itudents, and
infuse into
il studies.
Toronto.

io ttte ion. tbe li(ittii8itn of a^tluation,

PROVINCE OP ONTARIO,
BY

S. A. MARLING, M. A.

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To THE Hon. Adam Crooks,

Minister of Bdiication, Ontario.

Dear Mr. Crooks, —

I had the honour, a few days ago, to ad-
dress you in reference to my candidature for the Classical Chair
in University College now vacant. I shall ask leave to submit,
shortly, some testimonials as to my work in the past ; in the
meantime, 1 hope you will indulge me while I offer some con-
sidciAtionb which influence me in thinking that I may, without
arrogance, offer myself for this important post.

1. I was for twenty years engaged, as Head Master of High
Schools in Ontario, in preparing young men for College, and
with considerable success, as I shall hope to show you.

2. Classical studies have long been my special work and
delight ; I have kept up my reading in them to a large extent,
and believe that I could do the duties of the Professorship in
a way satisfactory to those concerned.

3. As the selected person from the body of High School
Masters of the Province, I was appointed in, 1873, by the late
Council of Public Instruction, to the offices of Inspector of
High Schools and Member of the Central Committee of Exam-
iners, which I now hold. This position has familiarized me
with the various branches of the Provincial Education-system.
With the High Schools I am, of course, especially identified ;

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and while precluded by official relations from obtaining testi-
monials in support of my candidature from High School
Masters, many of whom are among the most accomplished
graduates of the Univemty, I am assured that the bulk of
these would approve of my api)ointment. Considering what
these Schools and their Masters are doing in supplying
the College with some of its best men, in furnishing its alumni
with honourable employment, and in constantly extending its ia-
fluence all over the country, you will not, perhaps, regard these
circumstances as altogether unworthy of your attention. The
College Professor would not be less fit for his post from his in-
timate relations with the School.

4. I believe that I can, from long experience, better appre-
ciate the difficulties and necessities of students, and can more
practically sympathize with them in these, than would, in general,
be likely, apart from such experience. I think, moreover, that
I could excite in them something of that enthusiasm for their
classical studies which has been aroused in other fields of
college culture. As a matter of fact, my students have gen-
erally been interested in their work ; and I have confidence
enough in myself to believe that this would be the case again.

5. I am informed that my duty as University Examiner dur-
ing the four years I have held the office has been discharged
in a manner not unsatisfactory to the Senate. At all events, the
experience gained in the work has been very valuable to me.

6. It is my growing conviction that it is desirable that
teaching be made, if possible, a more prominent feature in this
Department. From the imperfect preparation with which many
of the men enter the College, they make translation, got from
a book, their sole dependence, and not a few are thus morally
and mentally enfeebled and degraded. I believe many of these
could be rescued from the imbecility (so far as this subject is
concerned), disclosed now so frequently in their examination
papers, by regular Class-room drilling. My fondness for teach-
ing may here lead me astray ; but I should like to see the
experiment m )re fully tried. The dignity of the Chair would
be enhanced instead of suffering, by the practice.

7. In my judgment, the time has come when we might
safely extend the scope of Classical Study in Ontario, beyond
the grammar, philology and antiquities which have been rightly
enough made its foundation, but to which we have, I make
bold to think, somewhat too exclusively restricted ourselves.
The College and the Province 'owe a vast debt of gratitude to
the late venerable Professor of Classics, aided by the very

[jble and ac
I grammatical
those refine'
of Universi*
to value. ^ ?■
going on in
without dep
ism which h
the study (
modern life
matter as I
the writers
social and
lived ; to b
compositioi
the univei
Greek anc
unique val
but, if the;
tion, when
against th
their pres
in a somi
closer rela
I thod. As
I submit,
cation, in
truly an<
vanity tc
offered ; 1
my ideal
A88ur<
ation it

August

better appre-
and can more
lid, in general,
oreover, that
iasm for their
her fields of
its have gen-
VH confidence
case again.
Examiner dur-
3n discharged
ill events, the
able to me.
9sirable that
>ature in this
I which many
on, got from
thus morally
any of these
lis subject is
Bxamination
ss for teach-
' to see the
Ohair would

no.

we might
beyond
)een rightly
^e, I make
1 ourselves,
ratitude to

the very

able and accomplished Tutor, for that minute verbal and
grammatical accuracy, that close textual and literal criticism,
those refinements of elegant scholarship which the students
of University College under them have learned so justly
to value. But the world moves ; and in view of what is
going on in education all around us, I believe it to be possible,
without departing from the line of accurate and refined classic-
ism which has become characteristic of the College, to broaden
the study of the authors read ; to unfold their relations to
modern life and thought ; to direct attention to their style and
matter as literature ; to investigate and set forth the genius of
the writers as enshrined in their works ; to reproduce the
social and intellectual world in which Athenians and Romans
lived ; to bring out, as vividly as might be, the spirit of the
compositions, and to discover the secret which has made them
the universal models for all time. Few will deny that the
Greek and Latin languages and their literature possess an
unique value as instrume. ts of mental discipline and culture ;
but, if they are to hold their traditional place in. modern educa-
tion, when the demand has set in so strongly for the real as
against the mei'ely verbal, tliey must do so by abating some of
their prescriptive pretensions ; their study must be conducted
in a somewhat modified fashion, with a more definite aim, in
closer relation to other literature and with a more rational me-
thod. As factors in training the intellect and taste, they would,
I submit, rather gain than lose by this ; and their place in edu-
cation, in all their far-reaching influence, would be set forth moi'e
truly and more attractively. Do not think that I have the
vanity to imagine that I could fully realise the views here
offered ; but I should like to have the opj)ortunity to strive after
my ideal.

Assured that you will give my application what consider-
ation it may appear to you to deserve,

I am, faithfully yours,
S. ARTHUR MARLING.

August 21st, 1879.

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